The Ex and Her Riches

“Aren’t you going to ask me anything about the wedding?” Cedrick whined begrudgingly.

Gwendolyn turned toward him and cupped his face before gently kissing his well-shaped lips. “Didn’t you say you wanted it to be a big surprise? Me interfering would foil your plans for sure.”

Gwendolyn was right, but he still wasn’t happy with how little time she spent with him while she was occupied with work all day.

Gwendolyn explained to him patiently, “I’ve recently invested in a new drama which I have high hopes for. Since today is the opening ceremony, I need to be present due to my role as an investor. I’ll keep you company once I’m back at night. All right, Ceddy?”

She ran her hands over his face and planted butterfly kisses over his forehead, brows, the tip of his nose, and lips.

Cedrick knew how important Gwendolyn’s career was to her and could only remind her, “Be careful. Remember not to wear high heels and always stay warm. Also, don’t drink and—”

“All right, all right. I heard you.”

Cedrick had been repeating the exact phrases for the past few days whenever Gwendolyn left for work. She had them memorized down to a tee by now.

She replied perfunctorily and dashed out of the Jenson residence after putting on her shoes.

Cedrick stared broodingly after her as she vanished at the corner of the garden wall.

Nico arrived shortly after Gwendolyn left.

However, his expression was solemn this time around.

Cedrick detected the change in his mood. “What happened?”

“Cedrick, Eloise has disappeared from prison in the same way that Natasha escaped previously.”

Cedrick’s face turned somber.

“Have you conducted an investigation yet?”

work. There weren’t

sat on the couch and perused the

this? After all, he’s privy to Charles splashing the biochemical serum. However, if this

not an individual

ones that had been sniffed out were Hector, Lane, and their

as

still a culprit

Salinsburgh is much tighter. There are very few in Chanaea capable of committing such a feat besides Craig and Asher. We’ll get a lead sooner or

Cedrick. I’ll order my

the number of personnel tasked to protect Gwenny in secret. Ensure she’s safe outside and that not a single strand of her hair is disturbed. Otherwise, be ready to receive

Rest assured that Gwendolyn’s safety is our

You may go

promptly to see

going through the information about Eloise’s disappearance alone

was evident that Gwendolyn was being

fervently that Gwendolyn’s opening ceremony would go by

of the opening ceremony. She’d intentionally arrived fifteen

mainstream historical drama with themes of

story of how a meek and humble daughter of an official achieved success in her business after her divorce to become the

regretted his actions after their divorce and desperately

liking for the script at first glance as it gave her a sense of fondness stemming from a sense of familiarity. Hence, she

as the female lead after she won the Best Actress Award, as it was a testament to

over to escort Gwendolyn once

took extra care of Gwendolyn’s safety

the commencement of the opening ceremony, and both of them struck

plan to hold a welcoming ceremony for you upon your return from Erihal. How come

the Newton residence for the time being, so I turned down Mr.

won’t do.” Gwendolyn clung to her hand tightly. “As a daughter of the Newton family, you’ll be added to the family register

“But still, we have nothing in common besides

Newton family except for Craig despised her,

found. Jennifer’s return meant that she’d be stealing all the attention from Jasmine as the Newton family attempted to

been outwardly hostile with her the entire